RIEDI, Kenneth A., age 71

Died: Monday, January 19th, 2026

Graveside Service: 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 29, 2026, at Lakeview Cemetery, (1500 Buffington Drive) in Eau Claire

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the family. 

Kenneth "Ken" A. Riedi, age 71, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 19, 2026, at his home in Racine, Wisconsin. 

Ken was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin on February 26, 1954, to Ervin, Jr. and Beverly (Mertinke) Riedi. He graduated from Washington Park High School in Racine. He worked for many years with American Motors as a painter. Ken will be remembered as a builder of his own fishing rods, a gun collector, a hunter and fisherman, and for his cooking - especially anything on the grill.

He is survived by his mother, Beverly Riedi; sister, Diane Riedi; half-brother, Michael (Gale) Martin; nephews, Richard Martin and David (Lisa) Martin; great nieces and nephews, Olivya, Lance and Alyssa; many cousins, other family and friends.

Ken was preceded in death by his father, Ervin Riedi, Jr.; younger brother, Robert Riedi; and grandparents, Ernest and Ida Mertinke and Ervin and Edna Riedi, Sr.